It is likely that when someone says Hyderabadi food, the first thing that pops into your mind is Biryani. The Hyderabadi biryani is amongst the most popular Biryanis in the country. Originating in the kitchens of the Nizam, the biryani is a result of the marriage of the Mughlai culinary style and local culinary styles. While it certainly lives up to its hype and is a must-have for those visiting the city, it is only one in a sea of many delicious dishes unique to the metropolis.
Hyderabad's culinary scene is a rich tapestry of cuisines influenced by the Mughalai, Turkic, and Arabic culinary cultures, adopted and improved by the locals. Before the advent of the Mughals in the city, the local cuisine was shaped by Andhra's flavours, which included ingredients like rice, millet, tamarind, turmeric, curry leaves, and homegrown vegetables.
As an ode to such an interwoven culture, try out some of the less-popular but equally mouth-watering local preparations the next time you're in the metropolis.
Some of these are: